news › study-reveals-cancer-risk-birth-defects
… link between cancer risk and birth defects, a collaborative team of scientists led by Baylor College of Medicine has … – hematology oncology and member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor. “Non-chromosomal … Biosciences Institute. For a full list of contributors, visit the journal website . …
news › social-media-skin-tips-debunked
… media often encourages short, catchy tips rather than comprehensive, personalized advice,” said Dr. Zeena Nawas , … using products formulated for sensitive skin, which are free from harsh chemicals and fragrances, and some children … of chemical sunscreen on the skin; however, Nawas says visiting a board-certified dermatologist will help patients …
healthcare › ... › crohns-disease
… to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), not to be mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a different disease of … from the mouth all the way to the anus. However, the most common locations affected by Crohn's disease are the end of … Unfortunately the cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, …
healthcare › ... › ulcerative-colitis
… Unfortunately the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, … as well understood as in Crohn's disease, and there are no commercially available genetic tests we currently recommend for the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. The … The persistent inflammation results in the damage and ultimately the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Most …
departments › ... › mentorship
… can offer advice in multiple areas that will foster their ultimate success as a surgeon. The purpose of the faculty mentor(s) is to serve both as an advocate for the resident in their quest for a successful career, and … and the education office staff. Because mentorship best comes from many sources, we also support a “Big Brother – …
healthcare › ... › endocrine-therapy
… are the drugs used in endocrine therapy and their most common side effects. Other side effects may occur. Please … Less Common Side Effects Vaginal dryness Joint pains and … Less Common Side Effects Diarrhea Joint pains and stiffness Skin … taken at approximately the same time each day. Tamoxifen is commonly taken for five years. Due to potential increased …
research › faculty-labs › graeme-mardon-lab
… the molecular mechanisms of retinal development with the ultimate goal of improving our ability prevent, diagnose, … and determine the function of conserved genes required for normal retinal development. In spite of substantial … mechanisms of retinal development have been conserved for more than 500 million years. Thus, study of the …
research › ... › synthetic-biology
… to diagnose and treat disease. We are using multiple platforms to sense intestinal inflammation in the human gut and … to non-invasively detect intestinal inflammation with the ultimate goal of providing an at home solution for patients to monitor gut health. We are also working on …
departments › ... › translational-neurogenetics-in-epilepsy-research
… by seizure-related injury or drowning. At autopsy, no cause for death can be identified. It affects young people … research to identify such genetic risk factors, with the ultimate goal of developing treatments and interventions … doctors, but that may be changing. SUDEP is a catastrophic complication of epilepsy and its mechanism is not fully …
research › ... › repeat-steps-of-your-mission-plan-while-also-mixing-it-up
… to be brave more often and in even more situations. For example, since Sally does not have the opportunity to … Rewards You should never go back on your word when it comes to rewards! Rewards should be delivered as soon as … plans to help (for example, deep breathing). Remember, the ultimate goal is for coping skills to help your child face …